Whack vs Subtract One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Whack
Engage in fast-paced arcade action by whacking cute pandas as they pop up. Avoid hitting the look-alike elder panda to preserve your lives. Compete with others online by achieving high scores.
- Whack-a-mole gameplay
- Cute panda characters
- Avoid the elder panda
- 3-life system
- Online high score competition
- Suitable for all ages
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Whack-a-mole arcade action in cute Panda form! Give 'em a smack when they poke their heads out! Watch out for the old geezer panda look-alike. You don't want to make him made. In game you have 3 lives. You lose lives when you do not manage to whack the panda in time, or if you hit the old guy. 3 strikes and it's game over. Also, compete online on Game Center where all your hiscores are saved! This game is intended for both children and big children in the form of adults. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go and see how well you 'smack them pandas'!!
Subtract One
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Do you want to find out how fast your brain is? Are you constantly striving to become better? If the answer is yes for any of these questions, you should download "Subtract One" app. "Subtract One" allows you to see how fast you can think. It will give you a score at the end of the game. You have one minute to calculate as many numbers as possible. At the end of the round, you will be able to see how many points you have. In order to get a point, you need to subtract one from each digit of the given number. For example, "3927" turns into "2816" because you subtracted one from each digit. If you get the number correct, you get a point, and if you get the number wrong, you lose a point. "Subtract One" is an app for you to see how fast you can process numbers. It can be used on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It is simple, easy to use, and very fun. You will have a lot of fun using this app. Main Features โ Keeps count of score โ Time Limit โ User-friendly interface โ Easy to use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Subtract One at none against Whack's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whack ships an update every 28 months, Subtract One every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whack | Subtract One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months โ better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Walker | Duo Pisceses, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Whack
No in-app purchases
Subtract One
No in-app purchases









